Peculiar Wagers and Their Results
A survey of unusual bets from nineteenth century society including Pierre Lorillard losing a yearlong personal expense test, Old Q delivering a letter in a cricket ball, Wakefield colliers balancing corks on noses, Covent Garden porters walking to Hampstead on stilts or with sacks, and Nellie Wicks shaving 24 men in 15 minutes. Sir John Astley staged Windsor chicken races with a racing cock, illustrating eccentric wagers and outcomes from Pearson's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorillard
Tie
Wakefield
Covent Garden
Hampstead
Sir John Astley
Windsor
Sir John
Pearson's Weekly
Bargain Counter Fabric Sale With Mixed Remnants
A sale lists soft finish Nainsook for underwear at 8 1-2 cents, various lawns and Voiles priced from 5 to 25 cents, pieces of Ginghams and Aprons at 5 to 15 cents, and yardage of Embroideries and Ties. Viable lots include Cotton Goods, Linen, Mohair, and Dress Goods, all discounted with values shown as worth more. Some items slightly rumpled.
Damages Suit Over Foul Ball Injuring Woman at Polo Grounds
Miss Bertha Ganz of East Ninety second Street pursued damages after a foul ball at a Giants vs Red Sox game on the Polo Grounds struck her nose. The case, argued before Civil Justice McLaughlin, centers on the stadium duty of spectators to assume risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junz
Boston
Miss Ganz
Messrs
Corn & Lazynsky
Exhibition Company
Nichols, Anable & Lindsay
McLaughlin
Cursed A Corpse Fined In Jackson Court
Jackson, June 26. Benjamin Jones, a sexton, was fined in a strange case over cursing a corpse, Ned Hicks, during funeral preparations. The dispute involved ball club grounds, spectator risk, and legal arguments. Justice McLaughlin reserved ruling, Miss Ganz to appeal, and a court of record to decide.
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Jackson, Miss
Benjamin Jones
Sexton
Poace
Ned Hicks
Jones
Justice Campbell
Hicks
Scountret
McLaughlin
Ganz
Focal
New York World
Just What Everyone Should Do By Mr J T Barber Irwinville Ga
Mr J T Barber of Irwinville Ga keeps a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for instant use as attacks come on suddenly. He says it is one of the best medicines he has tried and keeps it in his room for quick relief. Sold by H R Palmer Rona and W J Smith & Bro Fine Printing The Benner Leeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Wicks
Wigan
Wicks
J. T. Barber
Irwinville
Russians Lose Spirit of 1812 on Trains and in War Talk
An editorialized column argues Russians would fight on as in 1812 if not for modern restraint, praising honor over empire and referencing historical figures. It notes Pennsylvania System bans sensational war stories on trains, and questions if Roosevelt and America would seek peace after Japanese aggression and vast resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borodino
Moscow
Maloaroslawity
Napoleon
Russia
von Moltke
Japan
Lim
Nippon
Pacific
Salt Lake City
Ieodore Roosevelt
MI2
B. B. Townsend
New York Herald
Buckskin Arnica Salve Promoted For Sores and Burns
No secret about it. Buckson’s Arnica Salve is praised for cuts burns ulcers and fever sores. A Hope Texas reader D L Gregory reports quick relief for a bad sore eye. Available 25 cents at H R Paimve Sona and W J Smith & Bro’s drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckson
D. L. Gregry
Hope
Tex
H. R. Paim Ve & Sona
W. J. Smith & Bro
Northeast Georgia Fair Highlights Return of Traditions
The Northeast Georgia Fair celebrates community heritage with rides, agricultural exhibits, and live demonstrations. Local families from Clarkesville to Gainesville attend daily events, seeking crafts, foods, and entertainment under fair skies.
A True Duck Story In Every Particular
A Detroit Tribune reader shares a rambling true tale from a Michigan duck hunting trip guided by a renowned hunter. Amid scarce ammunition the guide uses a single shot to miss three ducks in a line, leaving the party hungry and improvising until reaching town days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit Tribune
Common Ailments Mentioned In Chamberlains Pain Balm Ad
Three ailments Sprained Ankle Stiff Neck and lame hand are cited as especially helped by Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad claims prompt application saves time money and suffering and notes sale by H B Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro with a premium Het and 008 PUFKen to be offered at the Northeast Georgia Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. B. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Swallow alights at graduation as girl reads essay
Miss Mary Etta Procter of Lexington experiences a strange omen when a swallow flies in during her Cardone Catholic School graduation in Georgetown, falls at her feet, is revived, and flies away. Her mother recalls a similar prior death omen linked to a bird near a child's portrait. The family remains hopeful, noting no fatal outcome this time.
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Lexington
Mary Etta Procter
Thomas Procter
Cardone Catholic School
Georgetown
Proctor
Dying of Consumption Told by Sufferer to Endorse Cure
A testimonial from Wm. Myers of Cearfoss Maryland describes consumption as tormented dying and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a quick and perfect cure. The advert promises prompt relief and a guaranteed cure for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and prevents pneumonia available at local drug stores with a trial option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Myers
Cearfoss
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pierre Lorillard
John Roberts
Roberts
Bury
Macclestick
Macclesfield
Duston
Shortleigh
Davison & Love
Ino
Batiste
House Furn
the Benner Leeds
Francisco
Pavia
Francis
Tha
Rojestvensky
Sha
Mukden
Paul Jones
Frederick the Great
Berlin
Kunersdorf
Russan
Kirin
Harbin
Vladive
Irkutsk
Fomak
Tok
Ural Mountains
Sileria
Old Russia
Columbus
Ohio
Union News Company
Pennsylvania
Comany
Georgia Fair
Canada
Old Inn
Hanldep
Price
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